More family support may be needed for older people according to an elderly care charity.
It comes as a UK think tank has highlighted there may be an imbalance - with the number of older people needing care increasing.
Findings estimate that the number of elderly reliant on help will “outstrip” the number of family members able to supply it by 2017.
Treasurer of the Southern Befrienders Juan Watterson says charities may need to think about expanding:
Liverpool yacht race finishes in Douglas today
Yachts from Merseyside will be arriving in Douglas today at the end of an annual race.
Commissioners give Ramsey some TLC
Ramsey Commissioners say workers have been out and about this week making sure the town looks its best.
Suspected chemical munition means Derbyhaven remains closed
Experts from the UK will assess a chemical incident at Ronaldsway airport today.
Roads closed and bus routes changed for Parish Walk today
One of the Island's biggest annual sporting events is underway today.
Minister defends admission prices to MNH attractions
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the cost of getting into the Island's historic sites is up to Manx National Heritage.
Thie Clag cafe up for rent
Could you run a business in the former Nurse's Home on Westmoreland Road?
Minimum wage changes on the way?
The government says it's planning changes to the way the minimum wage is calculated from next year.
Gas prices to rise by 5.3 per cent from July
Gas prices are due to rise by more than five per cent in less than a fortnight's time.
